Human Rights Commission asked to look into post-apartheid forced removal
255 people live in dire circumstances in “Soweto” in Mthatha after they were forcefully relocated in 2012
By Mkhuseli Sizani and Hoseya Jubase
News | 18 October 2021
Mthatha school has been waiting 18 months for pit toilets
Learners use an open field, teachers go to neighbouring houses
News | 5 February 2020
Exams postponed at King Sabata College
Management decision follows student protests against delayed NSFAS allowances
Brief | 31 August 2018
Mthatha villagers block road, demand electricity
Mayor agrees to convene a meeting
Brief | 21 August 2018
Land occupiers in Mthatha won’t move until they get houses
Municipality says the vacant land is earmarked for a “major development”
Brief | 20 August 2018
“Violence is the only language our government understands”
Ngcobo residents block R61, demand better roads
By Nombulelo Damba-Hendrik and Yamkela Ntshongwana
News | 7 August 2018
School mergers worsen scholar transport problem
We have never merged two schools without consent or consultation with the community, maintains education department
Brief | 23 July 2018
Eastern Cape taxis threaten “strike” unless road is tarred
Money budgeted for tarring road was diverted for disaster relief in 2009
Brief | 18 July 2018
No toilets for informal settlement in Mthatha
The municipality says it can’t provide services because residents occupied the land illegally
Brief | 6 July 2018